How come they gave you a unibody replacement?
Yes, that's true for the 15" models definitely.
The 17" unibody MacBook Pro is supposed to have a 60% greater colour gamut, which suggests more capable colours.
Thanks for the confirmation on the displays.
As far as the new computer, I kept a log of stuff as it was happening, so I'll just paste that here rather than retyping a condensed story:
I purchased a 15" MacBook Pro in February of 2008. In December of 2008, I began to have an intermittent problem with the right speaker on my computer. Upon visiting the Genius Bar on Monday, February 2, 2009 I was informed that the fix would require some new parts that would need to be ordered and that I'd get a call in a few days letting me know they were in stock. The repair might take a few days, but they may be able to do it the same day if they werent busy.
Told when I dropped it off on 02/09/09 that it was late in the day so it probably wouldn't be done that day, but he would set it up to be done the next day.
Called on 02/10/09 around 5:30 and was informed that the parts were still being allocated, and it would be done that night.
Called on 02/11/09 around 4:00 and was informed that it should be done by 02/12/09 and that the parts were still being allocated and that they would definitely call when it was done.
Called on 02/13/09 around 5:00 because I had yet to hear back. Was told the computer was ready for pick up. Went in to the store where I was asked to check out the computer before I signed for it. As the audio problem was intermittent, I was unable to confirm that my problem was resolved. However, noticed that the left fan was running at 6000rpm and the right one was not working at all. The original Genius that diagnosed my problem said he'd take it in back and see what was going on. 20 minutes later came out to say one fan wasn't plugged in, but now they were both running at 6k RPM. He was running some tests and would call me with an update.
Was called on 02/15/09 in the morning to say that it was ready for pick up. Picked up the computer. They had replaced the logic board. Got home and noticed some scratches/gouges near the superdrive. Internet wouldn't work with either ethernet or wireless. Called Apple support and went through some steps. Told me to take it in. Took it in that day and was told I needed to reinstall the operating system by another Genius. Did that and then ran updates. The manager told me they'd need to send my computer off to get the scratch repaired. Would take 5 to 10 business days.
7:30pm on 02/16/09. Notice that putting slight pressure on a headphone or speaker plugged into the headphone port distorts the audio feed. Either buzzing or mono sound or cutting in and out. Set up appointment for 6pm on 02/17/09
Went in on 02/17/09, talked with the Genius that I originally checked the computer in with for the sound problem (who was amazed I was in the store yet again) and he went and talked to the manager. They offered me a new one as a swap because of the hassles. I was hesitant at first, but gave in because new, shiny, gadgety things are my weakness.
All through the process the Geniuss were great to work with. Everyone was cordial and willing to help. I never got upset with them or angry.
